what is -2/3 divided by (-1/2) in simplest form?

Question

I need help with that problem , because i'm not sure about this question. Finding video's of this exact question is pretty hard.

Answer 1

Hi Dominic,

 

When you divide one fraction by a second fraction, you flip the second fraction and multiply. . .

 

so -2/3 divided by -1/2 equals -2/3 times -2

 

A negative times a negative is a positive so the product is 4/3

 

Dan